Raised in juvey hall after his mother's murder, the youngster grows up to be a cop, and the best at the game. During the series of novels, he does eventually solve his mom's sad demise.
I studied Hieronymous Bosch paintings in high school with inspirational History of Art teacher Jane Smith. The religious/sacriligious content was both disturbing and fascinating and I can see why its content would convey meaning to an author with such a character in mind.
